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Round-up: 2024 Electric Ireland Celtic Challenge Finals
The 2024 Electric Ireland Celtic Challenge ended on a high this weekend with six entertaining divisional finals taking place. The 12 teams involved were whittled down from the 37 from 32 counties that took part in the competition, which began initially with a group phase that in turn led to
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Tailteann Cup: Down finish strongly to see off Offaly
Tailteann Cup Group 4
DOWN 2-22 OFFALY 3-13
This was a match of no real consequence as Down were already guaranteed top spot in Group 4 and Offaly were already assured to finish bottom.
Down manager Conor Laverty took the opportunity to make a host of changes but they were
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Tailteann Cup: Antrim and Sligo draw thriller
Tailteann Cup Group Two
ANTRIM 0-20 SLIGO 0-20
From David Mohan at Kingspan Breffni
It finished honours even at Kingspan Breffni on Sunday as a thrilling top-of-the-table clash between Antrim and Sligo end with Sligo topping the group on scoring difference.
Coming into this game, both had won their first
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All-Ireland SFC: Monaghan and Louth share the spoils
All-Ireland SFC Group 4
Monaghan 2-10 Louth 2-10
Monaghan came from five points down midway through the second half to salvage a draw with neighbours Louth in front of over 11,000 in Clones. First-half goals by Craig Lennon and Conor Grimes had put Louth in pole position for a second
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Nickey Rackard Cup Final: Donegal comeback floors Mayo
Nickey Rackard Cup Final
DONEGAL 3-17 MAYO 0-22
By Stuart Tynan at Croke Park
Donegal won a record-extending fourth Nickey Rackard Cup after a brilliant second half comeback saw off the brave challenge of Mayo in Croke Park this afternoon.
Josh Cronolly McGee was every bit the super sub as
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All-Ireland SFC: Armagh dismantle Derry
All-Ireland SFC Group 1
DERRY 0-15 ARMAGH 3-17
By Michael Wilson at Celtic Park
Derry face a make or break final All Ireland group game against Westmeath in two weeks after the Oak Leafers were dismantled by a rampant Armagh side in Celtic Park on Sunday.
A bright start from
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Tailteann Cup Preliminary Quarter-Finals draw
The draw for the Tailteann Cup Preliminary Quarter-Finals was made this evening. CCCC will confirm dates/times/venues tomorrow.
08-09.06.2024 (Sat/Sun)
Preliminary Quarter-Finals
Liatroim v Cill Mhantáin
Laois v New York
Luimneach v Tipperary
Aontroim v Londain
*The first team listed has home venue.
15-16.06.2024 (Sat/Sun)
Quarter-Finals
Cill Dara v Preliminary Quarter-Final
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Christy Ring Cup Final: Four goal Kildare overpower Derry
Christy Ring Cup Final
Kildare 4-21 Derry 1-22
By Richard Commins at Croke Park
Kildare secured a record fifth Christy Ring Cup and their fourth in seven years as they beat Derry by eight points at Croke Park this afternoon.
Four goals at crucial stages put paid to any hopes
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All-Ireland SFC: Galway battle past Westmeath
All-Ireland SFC Group 1
GALWAY 1-12 WESTMEATH 0-11
By Gerry Buckley at TEG Cusack Park
A wholehearted Westmeath side got caught by a sucker punch goal from Shane Walsh in the 67th minute and were unfortunate to lose by a four-point margin against an under-strength Galway side in ideal conditions
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All-Ireland SFC: Kerry too strong for Meath
All-Ireland senior football championship, Group 4
KERRY 2-18 MEATH 0-9
By Paul Keane at Pairc Tailteann
A little like the Kerry team at large, David Clifford didn't really get going until the final 20 minutes or so in Navan but when he did eventually cut loose it was worth waiting
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All-Ireland SFC: Devlin stars for Tyrone
All-Ireland SFC Group 3
TYRONE 3-15 CLARE 0-10
By Francis Mooney at Healy Park
Tyrone’s late attacking charge earned them a first All-Ireland group series win and a crushing blow for Clare’s fading hopes of remaining alive in the championship.
It was only in the final 15 minutes that they
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Lory Meagher Cup Final: Fermanagh overcome Longford
Lory Meagher Cup Final
FERMANAGH 3-22 LONGFORD 2-20
By Gerry McLaughlin at Croke Park
Fabulous Fermanagh earned their third Lory Meagher title in a thriller against gritty Longford in a sunny Croke Park.
Two goals from outstanding full forward Brian Teehan and marksman Danann McKeogh were the key scores for
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Leo O'Connor: 'Now we've to come back and defend an All-Ireland'
By Kevin Egan
30 years ago, when Offaly last won an All-Ireland title with a Limerick man at the helm, Leo O’Connor was also involved.
On that occasion he was a substitute for his native county when they succumbed to Offaly’s incredible last five minute comeback, and when the scar
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All-Ireland SFC: Dublin register emphatic win
All-Ireland SFC Group Two
Dublin 5-17 Cavan 0-13
By Paul Fitzpatrick at Kingspan Breffni
Dublin dismantled an understrength Cavan side with the minimum of fuss.
Early on, the exchanges were tight and the sides were level four times but once Paul Mannion knocked over a free in the 23rd minute,
Saturday 1 June 2024
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oneills.com All-Ireland U20 Final: Stirring victory for Offaly
oneills.com All-Ireland U20 Hurling Final
Offaly 2-20 Tipperary 2-14
By Kevin Egan at UPMC Nowlan Park
This time, there was to be no heartbreak for Offaly.
Midway through the second half, a long delivery into the Tipperary square dropped on top of the heads of Barry Egan and Aaron O’Halloran.
Saturday 1 June 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Kildare defeat Leitrim
Tailteann Cup Group One
Kildare 1-16 Leitrim 0-12
By Richard Commins at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park
Kildare secured a home Quarter Final in the Tailteann Cup with a seven-point win over Leitrim, but they were pushed harder than the scoreline suggests by a Leitrim team, who will take a lot
Saturday 1 June 2024
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All-Ireland SFC: Mayo triumph again
All-Ireland SFC Group Two
Mayo 2-14 Roscommon 1-15
By Ian Cooney at Dr Hyde Park
Mayo beat Roscommon for the third time this year as second-half goals from Ryan O’Donoghue and Donnacha McHugh confirmed the Green and Red’s progression from Group Two at Dr Hyde Park.
Roscommon produced a late
Saturday 1 June 2024
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Tailteann Cup update
Below is the summary of the teams progressing to the next stage of the competition.
8-9.06.2024 (Sat/Sun)
Preliminary Quarter-Finals
Leitrim v TBC
Sligo or Antrim v TBC
Laois v TBC
Limerick v TBC
*The first team listed has home venue.
The three best-placed third-placed teams are London, Wicklow, and Tipperary
Saturday 1 June 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Tipperary finish strongly
Tailteann Cup Group Two
Tipperary 3-5 Wexford 0-12
By Stephen Barry at Netwatch Cullen Park
A 75th-minute Stephen Grogan goal saved Tipperary’s Tailteann Cup hopes to eliminate Wexford in a dramatic twist at Netwatch Cullen Park.
The Model County had taken control with a six-point surge, led by the outstanding
Saturday 1 June 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Defiant Wicklow advance
Tailteann Cup Group Three
Wicklow 0-15 Carlow 1-9
By Paul Keane at Parnell Park
Wicklow have advanced beyond the group stage of the Tailteann Cup for the first time after holding firm during a tense finale to deny neighbours and rivals Carlow.
Behind by a point with just five minutes
Saturday 1 June 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Fermanagh earn quarter-final spot
Tailteann Cup Group Three
Fermanagh 3-11 Laois 2-13
By Alan Hartnett at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park
Goals from Callum Jones (2) and Conor McShea ensured that Fermanagh defeated Laois and sealed a quarter final spot in the Tailteann Cup
Wicklow defeated Carlow in the other group game meaning that Laois
Saturday 1 June 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Waterford defeat Longford
Tailteann Cup Group One
Waterford 4-12 Longford 1-16
It has been an encouraging stint for Waterford, who summoned another impressive display to defeat Longford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park.
Paul Shankey's charges were primed for this encounter with the effective Stephen Curry netting a sixth minute goal to edge the
Saturday 1 June 2024
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All-Ireland SFC: Cork stun Donegal
All-Ireland SFC Group Three
Cork 3-9 Donegal 0-16
Cork took control of Group Three of the All-Ireland SFC as they inflicted a first defeat of the year on Donegal at Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday afternoon.
A crowd of 7,251 saw the visitors concede their first three goals of the
Saturday 1 June 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Limerick cruise to victory
Tailteann Cup Group Four
Limerick 2-14 London 0-10
By Paul Keane at Parnell Park
Two goals in the minutes before half-time provided the platform for Limerick to secure a crucial Tailteann Cup win, guaranteeing Jimmy Lee's side a home preliminary quarter-final tie next weekend.
Danny Neville and Paul Maher struck
Saturday 1 June 2024
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Interesting Lory Meagher Cup decider awaits
By Paul Keane
A labour of love? John Casey wouldn't dare call it that. As far as he is concerned, there is no great labour at all with playing for Longford, just the love.
"I'm looking forward to next season already," smiled Casey who has spent precisely half his life
Saturday 1 June 2024
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Cormac O'Doherty: 'We're trending in the right way'
By Paul Keane
In the very last play of the 2023 Christy Ring Cup final, Cormac O'Doherty lofted a free in towards the danger area in front of the Davin End goals at Croke Park.
Trailing by two points, Derry needed a goal but, agonisingly, a Meath hurl intercepted his
Saturday 1 June 2024
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Preview: Ring, Rackard, and Meagher Cup finals
By Colm Shalvey
Sunday June 2
Christy Ring Cup Final
Derry v Kildare, Croke Park, 2.15pm, TG4 YouTube
Sunday’s Christy Ring Cup Final sees two regular contenders go head-to-head. Kildare are looking to extend their lead at the top of the roll of honour by lifting their fifth title –
Friday 31 May 2024
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Tailteann Cup 2024 Preliminary Quarter-final draw on Sunday
The Tailteann Cup Preliminary Quarter-Final Draw will take place as part of Sunday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1 around 5.40 pm this Sunday evening.
For each of the four fixtures, a 2nd placed team from the Group Stages will be drawn at Home to play against either New York or
Friday 31 May 2024
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Electric Ireland MFC Quarter-Finals fixtures confirmed
The GAA can confirm fixture details for the Electric Ireland MFC Quarter-Finals.
Electric Ireland MFC Quarter-Finals
Saturday June 8
Derry v Dublin, Kinsgpan Breffni, 1pm
Longford v Armagh, Kingspan Breffni, 3pm
Mayo v Cork, Cusack Park, Ennis, 4.30pm
Kerry v Roscommon, Cusack Park, Ennis 6.30pm
All games will be streamed
Friday 31 May 2024
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Preview: Weekend's Tailteann Cup action
Tailteann Cup
Group One
Saturday June 1
Longford v Waterford, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, 2pm
A must win game for both counties looms in Portlaoise.
Longford, inspired by Dessie Reynolds, were unfortunate to lose on home turf against neighbours Leitrim.
Paddy Christie's outfit will be hoping to secure the spoils,
Friday 31 May 2024
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Preview: Weekend's All-Ireland SFC action
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
Group One
Sunday June 2
Westmeath v Galway, TEG Cusack Park, 3pm
These counties clashed a year ago at the same stage when a late Galway flurry proved decisive.
During the Allianz Football League, Galway had to deal with significant injury issues, but Padraic Joyce's panel
Friday 31 May 2024
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‘U20 Starlets to Senior Stars’
By Tom Stakelum
Here we shine a light on five of our U20 starlets who have burst onto the Senior stage in recent years.
Craig Morgan (Tipperary)
First up in our ‘Starlets to Stars’ is the tight marking, no nonsense defender, Craig Morgan. The Kilruane MacDonagh’s clubman has risen to
Friday 31 May 2024
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Heneghan enjoying Mayo's rewarding Celtic Challenge campaign
By Cian O’Connell
A busy weekend beckons in the Celtic Challenge. Mayo reaching the Division Three decider is a noteworthy achievement. Sunday’s game in Abbotstown against Laois will be a demanding test for Seán Heneghan’s outfit, but it also offers a source of encouragement to those who kept hurling going
Friday 31 May 2024
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Adam Screeney enjoying Offaly revival
By Kevin Egan
When they time them correctly and don’t burst through the sidelines too early, an Offaly U-20 pitch invasion is a pretty predictable thing. Hordes of young children lead the way, and in the vast, vast majority of cases, they look for the distinctive green helmet of Adam
Friday 31 May 2024
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Paddy McKenna still going strong for Kildare
By Paul Keane
If Paddy McKenna gets his hands on the Christy Ring Cup at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon, chances are that Paul Dermody will be one of the first to congratulate him.
For over half of his life, Kildare captain McKenna has been closely aligned with Dermody. From
Friday 31 May 2024
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Donegal captain Gartland happy to take responsibility on young shoulders
By John Harrington
When Conor Gartland was appointed Donegal senior hurling team captain for the 2024 season at the age of 20, he set a new record.
He became the youngest ever Donegal senior team captain, beating the previous record set by a certain Michael Murphy who Jim McGuinness made
Friday 31 May 2024
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Mayo ready to match Donegal's work-rate in Rackard Cup Final
By John Harrington
A year can be a long time in hurling.
In 2023 Mayo were relegated from the Christy Ring Cup and becalmed in Division 3A of the Allianz Hurling League.
This year they won the Division 3A Final and are just one win away from promotion back to
Thursday 30 May 2024
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Cummins hoping Tipp U20s will rise to the occasion again
By John Harrington
When Tipperary U20 manager, Brendan Cummins, left Semple Stadium after his team were beaten convincingly in last year’s Munster semi-final by Clare, he had all sorts of doubts in his head.
Had he and his management team missed trick? Were they doing everything they possibly could to
Thursday 30 May 2024
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Leo O'Connor: 'We judge ourselves by a very high standard'
By Kevin Egan
From the outside looking in, Offaly look like they’re riding the crest of a wave, with a golden generation of hurlers set to play in a third consecutive oneills.com All-Ireland U-20 hurling final on Saturday evening in Kilkenny.
Eleven of the Faithful County team that started last
Thursday 30 May 2024